First of all, I would like to say thank you to all the amazing mums out there inside the blogosphere and outside. You will never find a higher paying job ladies!
Happy Mother’s Day!
And now for the results of my marathon. Well, I made it across the finish line second, 3.8 seconds behind the leader. I was a bit disappointed in me for not getting first, but I crossed the finish line and in the end I suppose that is what is important.
So glad to not be training early this morning. I will be taking part in another one at the beginning of Fall and am also planning a bike ride from Nevada to Oregon next spring.
I wanted to thank everyone for their support and well wishes during my training and participation in this event. You all kept me going when I was so ready to give it all up! I am so lucky to have you all in my life:)
If you have not caught it yet, Green Embers did a fabulous tribute to mums everywhere:
http://romeconstructioncrew.com/2013/05/12/happy-mothers-day/
If You would like to get a great free fantasy book you can share with mum this weekend, here is some info for you:
Roy Huff’s Fantasy ebook, Everville: The First Pillar is free today through the 16th. Here is the link: I read this book earlier this year and was impressed with it!
Everville: The First Pillar
Okay, so happy Mum’s Day everyone! Hope it is lovely for all of you. Tomorrow we will return to our regularly scheduled program of blogger of the week and books, books and more books. Also–a quick apology for not getting to your posts the last few days. I will work hard this week to get up so I don’t miss anything important. XOXO
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35 responses to “The satisfied loser, mums, free book and thanks”
First, schmirst! You are AMAZING! Happy Mother’s Day to you, too!
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Thank you🌹how are you celebrating? I hope it is a great day!
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My hubby was out of town & the only kid who’s still at home is in Italy for a month so my other kids called, sent me for a massage & the ones in town took me to dinner after a play date at the park with the GKs. A pretty great day!
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That sounds like an amazing day! A massage sounds incredible!
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That’s fantastic. Second, I am so impressed. But just remember, you always come in first with me 🙂
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Awe! You made me blush!
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Well done, I could never run that far, 100m and I’m done in!
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Believe me, by the end I was ready to fall over dead. 🙂
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3.8 seconds behind the leader. It takes longer to read the line “3.8 seconds behind the leader.” I think you finished first since I have no idea who the person was ahead of you
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You are the type of philosopher that makes me stand back and appreciate true genius. I had not thought of that but I must use it to my advantage next time. 🙂 LOL!
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🙂
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Congratulations on marathons and motherhood – you continue to inspire as always:-)
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You make me blush as usual. I am so grateful for having the chance to interact with you. You always make this world a brighter pace to live:)
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Yaay! Congrats 😀 Second is still a win from where I come from. Speaking of which, we usually celebrate Mother’s day on the 21st of March, I have no idea why, or why it is celebrated today on Google. But anyhow, Happy Mother’s day to the best mother figure I’ve known so far! You’re an everlasting inspiration, go on and on. 🙂
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You make my day brighter and brighter:) thank you.
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I’m repeating my comment on another post that you’re awesome. Second place in a marathon is great. Happy Mother’s Day and congratulations on your victory.
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Blushy face smiley where have you gone?
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It’s shy. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Legends of Windemere and commented:
Read about the victory of Ionia Martin and get a free book.
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Just finishing is more than I could do! I’m very impressed. Happy Mother’s Day to you!
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Congratulations! I wish I could run. Or even walk for a sustained distance. My back/sciatica is giving me so much trouble. Going to see specialist next week…
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Oh no! My mom has similar issues! I hope the treatment goes well:(
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Congratulations! Just running a marathon is incredible! Happy Mother’s day, and congrats again. Being a mom and running a marathon are two (three, four, five) amazing accomplishments. Feel proud!
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Wow, you can run too!! Where do you find the time and energy to fit everything into your life? Well done 🙂
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I don’t lol. I live in spite of it:)
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I’m a satisfied Bitterman.
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I am sooo impressed, Ionia! One of these days I am going to try a marathon too and I’ll be lucky to cross the finish line in the mid field…
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You would kick some bum. You have the motivational thinking down already. The rest is the easy part!
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Well done on your achievement!
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Thank you. I’m still feeling it, I must be getting old.
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Reblogged this on Wyndy Dee and commented:
So, soooo proud of you!!!
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Woman! Second?!?! That is amazing! I’d come in second AFTER last! I can only dream to accomplish what you have after everything…you give me hope and courage to keep going! Thank you! Love you!
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I loves you bunches too! I wish we could be closer so we could work on this rehabbing bit together. It would be so cool!
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So agree!
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Big congratulations hug to you!
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